Author: BONE, ROBERT M.
Title: The Geography of the Canadian North Issues and Challenges
Description: Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press, 1992. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0195407725. Prev. owner's name on FFEP in ink. Light shelfwear to card covers, minor creasing.; A tight solid book. ; B&W Illustrations; 9 X 5.90 X 0.90 inches; 284 pages; As arctic and Subarctic of the Canadian North take their place in the global economy, the interplay of resource development, the environment, and the peoples of the North has caused dramatic change. This book examines the dominant images of the North and traces the impact of resource exploitation and mega-projects such as Quebec Hydro's massive James Bay development. It includes a discussion of the effects on people's lives--Native people, southern Canadians, and the growth of regional centres and resource towns. With detailed illustrations and problem-oriented discussion of the Canadian North, this volume will provide a balanced look for those concerned with the human and environmental costs of development.. Very Good+ .
Keywords: 0195407725 Natural Resources Economic Conditions Arctic North Maps Native Studies History::Canada NORTH Geography
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Title: The Geography of the Canadian North Issues and Challenges
Description: Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press, 1992. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0195407725. Prev. owner's name on FFEP in ink. Light shelfwear to card covers, minor creasing.; A tight solid book. ; B&W Illustrations; 9 X 5.90 X 0.90 inches; 284 pages; As arctic and Subarctic of the Canadian North take their place in the global economy, the interplay of resource development, the environment, and the peoples of the North has caused dramatic change. This book examines the dominant images of the North and traces the impact of resource exploitation and mega-projects such as Quebec Hydro's massive James Bay development. It includes a discussion of the effects on people's lives--Native people, southern Canadians, and the growth of regional centres and resource towns. With detailed illustrations and problem-oriented discussion of the Canadian North, this volume will provide a balanced look for those concerned with the human and environmental costs of development.. Very Good+ .
Keywords: 0195407725 Natural Resources Economic Conditions Arctic North Maps Native Studies History::Canada NORTH Geography
Price: US$ 15.00 Seller: Ainsworth Books
- Book number: 16647
- Book number: 16647
See more books from our catalog: Canadiana::North::Geography